shipping lane
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shipping lane
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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It now believes the Iran war and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global gas and oil, might have changed the momentum.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Iran has repeatedly warned that maritime traffic through the shipping lane would "not return to its pre-war status".
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Still, the monthslong shutdown of the key shipping lane has yet to fully ripple through the global economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The shipping lane has effectively been closed to vessels, including those carrying oil and fertiliser, since the start of the conflict leading to a rise in petrol and food prices.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
His father, of course, would have gone hours earlier directly to Lew Fielding in order to show him the coast guard shipping lane records for the night of September 15.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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